The Full 2018 Grammys Nominations List Promises A Big Year For The Likes Of JAY-Z & Kendrick

It wasn't the year that Lemonade was released or anything, but 2018 was still a pretty landmark year in music. Nowhere is that more obvious than when it comes to the list of 2018 Grammys nominations, where the likes of JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar are leading the pack. Of course, they're far from the only two artists who have the potential to win big at the ceremony this year. We have Lorde, we have Childish Gambino, and we have Justin Bieber all competing for the top prize at music's biggest award.

And it's really going to be a tough race. Kendrick Lamar and JAY-Z released some of the best albums of their career — though some fans may argue — during the Grammy nominations period, and it's going to be difficult to choose whose album is more relevant to our life and times. But even if neither (or, hey, maybe both) of them take home some awards in the big categories, it's gratifying to see that so many of nominees are diverse and singing about such a diverse range of things. Like many award shows, the Grammys have struggled with being inclusive in the past, to the point where Frank Ocean and, reportedly, Kanye West boycotted for various reasons.

Perhaps 2018 will be the year that begins to change all of that. But until we find out for sure, here's who's in the race.